Many workers could increase their lifetime spending power by $182,000 by delaying Social Security retirement benefits.

Waiting to claim Social Security until full retirement age (FRA) or later doesn't work for everyone.

It's a tough decision, but an important one.

Knowing the maximum can help you get a jump start on your financial planning for the new year.

The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know ...

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

Some older Americans, staring down potential Social Security benefit cuts, might look to access the program as soon as possible. Experts say that could be a mistake. Instead, potential beneficiaries ...

Deciding whether to take Social Security benefits at age 62 or wait until 67, the full retirement age, is a significant financial decision. For many retirees, Social Security is a big part of their ...

At 63, Mark Bintzler is counting down the months to a long-anticipated retirement. "We like to play golf. We like, you know, want to do all the activities. And the other thing I didn't want to do is, ...

'My husband jokes that he will never be able to retire because we do not own a home' "If my husband were to retire tomorrow, he would get $2,650 in Social Security. That would only cover our rent." ...

Some older Americans, staring down potential Social Security benefit cuts, might look to access the program as soon as possible. Experts say that could be a mistake. Instead, potential beneficiaries ...